This week I thought it would be fun to change it up a bit and showcase a whole year of sessions on the blog with one of my favorite families from maternity to first year. So many clients are interested in doing so but aren't sure what it would look like. This is a great way to see what to expect!

When Irene contacted me, she knew she wanted a field maternity session, and told me that she loved the emotional authenticity of my work. She wanted to have images to remember their pregnancy with their baby girl, especially since she had been unsure if she'd ever be able to have children. She and her husband Steve were looking for a photographer who was fun to work with and would help guide them during the session for natural interaction.

Irene is from Malaysia, and Steve is from the tiny town of Chincoteague (anyone else love Misty of Chincoteague like I did as a child?!) and originally met through an online dating website. They went on a date and then didn't see each other again for a few years... and then it all came together. Such a cool love story! At her maternity fitting, Irene fell in love with one of the studio dresses and opted to wear just that one. We also talked about what Steve should wear from his closet at home.

The day of the session, we met at the field, and got to work. We laughed a lot and had a lot of fun. I know I say this about almost every session, but it's true. I work hard to make the experience fun and enjoyable! You're only pregnant with this baby once, and I want your maternity session with me to be one of the experiences of your pregnancy.

I am sharing black and white images from this session in this blog post. Irene and Steve received the images edited in color as well! Check back in a couple of days to see their newborn session with their sweet little girl.

Malaysian woman, wearing a white dress, smiling and standing in a field with her husband holding her from behind.

Side by side, black and white images of an Asian woman and a Caucasian man standing in a field, with the man hugging the woman from behind.

Black and white image of a man facing his wife, with his hand on her pregnant belly, and both of them smiling at each other while they are standing in a field, taken by Lily Sophia Photography.

Black and white image of a pregnant Malaysian woman, wearing a white dress and smiling back at her husband standing behind her. Taken at the field location of Lily Sophia Photography.

Side by side, black and white images of a pregnant Asian woman standing in a field, wearing a white dress. In the first picture she is holding her belly and in the second image she is looking off into the distance while holding her belly.

Black and white image of a pregnant, Asian woman and her husband, smiling, and standing in an Atlanta field.

Black and white image of a pregnant woman standing next to a man, holding his hand, while her other hand is cradling her belly.

Side by side, black and white images of an pregnant Asian woman and her Caucasian husband standing in an Atlanta field and smiling at each other.

Black and white image of a pregnant, Asian woman wearing a white dress with bell sleeves, facing her husband and smiling at him. Her husband has his hands on her belly, smiling at her, while they both stand in an Atlanta field, taken by Li…

If you're pregnant and looking for a newborn or maternity photographer, I would love to work with you to create images that you will love for a lifetime. Be sure to view this short 1.5 minute film to hear about my philosophy and see how I work in the studio so you can determine if I'm the right fit for you. I can't wait to meet you!

Lily Sophia Photography specializes in newborn, baby, maternity, and birth photography in Atlanta, Georgia and surrounding areas.